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uropygial

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  1. 1. a. Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base of the tail feathers, in birds. Source: opted
  2. 2. Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base of the tail feathers, in birds. Uropygial gland, a peculiar sebaceous gland at the base of the tail feathers in most birds. It secretes an oily fluid which is spread over the feathers by preening. Source: webster
  3. 3. Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base ofthe tail feathers, in birds. Uropygial gland, a peculiar sebaceousgland at the base of the tail feathers in most birds. It secretes anoily fluid which is spread over the feathers by preening. Source: adambom
  4. 4. a. Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base of the tail feathers, in birds. Source: ecdict

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